Marissa Sanchez has been appointed as the Chief Capital Development Officer at Ontario International Airport (ONT), where she will oversee all aspects of planning, design, and construction, with a focus on improving the airport’s infrastructure and enhancing the passenger experience.

Sanchez brings extensive expertise to the rapidly expanding Southern California airport, including project management, facilities upkeep, grant and contract oversight, capital planning, and community engagement. Her previous experience includes 11 years with the City of Dallas, where she served as Assistant Director in the Infrastructure & Development Department of Aviation. During her tenure, she managed a capital budget of $450 million and contributed to the development of premier airside, terminal, and land-side projects.

Additionally, Sanchez held the position of Assistant Director of Internal Services within the Department of Aviation, where she played a key role in advancing the Dallas Executive Airport and the downtown Dallas heliport projects.

“We welcome Marissa to our amazing team of airport professionals as we continue to build on our success as Southern California’s preferred aviation gateway. Her experience in managing major aviation projects make her an ideal fit to help ONT meet the needs of this vibrant and dynamic region we serve,” said Atif Elkadi, chief executive officer for the Ontario International Airport Authority.

Said Sanchez: “I look forward implementing great projects to help facilitate travel and safety for our passengers, employees and community.”

Sanchez holds a Master of Business Administration from Texas Woman’s University and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Studies from Dallas Baptist University. As a mother of three daughters and the proud owner of three German shepherds, Sanchez enjoys traveling with her husband. Together, they are looking forward to discovering more of their new home state, California.

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